Vision Statement
The vision of Durango High School is to be a thriving educational
community.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Durango High School is to educate students
through varied opportunities that empower them to develop
essential qualities
and skills so that they lead fulfilling lives within their chosen
communities.
School Closure / Delayed Start due to inclement weather
Durango School District 9-R RARELY closes school because
of snowy weather. However, we may delay an opening to allow
roads to clear and to reduce traffic congestion.
School delays and closures will be posted to the district
Web site by 6 a.m. with updates throughout the day. In addition,
the district will send e-mails to families who have subscribed
to 9-R e-Notes, the district's electronic newsletter. You
can subscribe from the district's Web site at www.durangoschools.org.
Other sources of information for snow delays or closures:
District Information Line: 247-5411, ext. 1500
The Durango Herald Web site at durangoherald.com
Radio: KDAG 96.9 FM; KTRA 102.1 FM; KRSJ 100.5 FM; KISZ 97.9
FM; KKFG 104.5 FM; KIQX 101.3 FM; KIUP 930 AM; KRWN 92.9
FM; KENN 1390 AM; KSUT 90.1 FM; KDGO 1240 AM; and KPTE 99.7
FM.
Television: KOAT, KOBF and KREZ
Sign up for our weekly online newsletter 9-R e-NOTES ( http://www.durangoschools.org/pio/subscribe.htm ) for updates on district issues, school lunch menus, and
more.
Educational Program:
Durango High School offers a variety of educational programs to
accommodate individual student needs. The school offers extensive
electives in all departments, including music, art, theater; business,
technology and vocational education. Honors courses and
advanced-placement classes are available in grades 9-12. Counselors
work with parents and students to plan their educational program
beginning in ninth grade. Special education help is available for
identified students.
Special Services:
The high school was recently remodeled to accommodate a student
population of 1,700. The media center sponsors unique programs ranging
from special speakers and specific research classes to film
interpretation classes. Students can pursue independent study or study
part-time at Durango High School with the remaining time spent in an
alternative program, Entrada.
DHS Certified Staff:
Durango High School employs 88 classroom teachers, four administrators,
a dean, five counselors, and one teacher-librarian
DHS Support Staff:
Support staff include 5 cafeteria personnel, 4 full-time
custodians, a health aide, a grounds security
specialist;, six secretaries/office
assistants, one bookkeeper, two building safety officers,
and
15
classroom aides.
Staff Directory
Special Programs or
Activities:
The Independent Study program challenges students who are academically
advanced and motivated. An alternative education program is offered to
students who have demonstrated a need for an individualized program. It
emphasizes alternative learning methods. Students can take courses in
post-secondary institutions or can test out of limited courses. A
variety of special education programs ensure that all students can
graduate. The school offers athletics, speech and debate, music,
theater; and academic competitions
